Probate Dispute Over Inheritance

Summary

The user in Alabama is facing a probate dispute where the bill of sale for a UTV, which was part of their grandads will, was given to a different beneficiary by the lawyer handling the probate. The user has tried contacting the beneficiary and the lawyer, but has not received a response. The user is considering filing a lawsuit against the beneficiary for not providing the bill of sale as per the will and against the lawyer for negligence. The user has also tried reaching out to the Alabama State Bar Association for assistance.

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Probate matter. Lawyer for grandad's probate gave my bill of sale to a side by side i received it will to a different beneficiarybeneficiary
What state are you in? Probate laws can vary by location.
Al
What is the exact issue you're facing with the bill of sale?

In Alabama:
- Probate court handles wills and estates.
- Jefferson County Probate Court: (*) *-*.
That beneficiary will not give it to me even though it belongs to me
What steps have you taken so far to retrieve the bill of sale from the beneficiary?
Tried contacting him and he will not respond. The lawyer that handled the probate don't seem concerned with it
Have you considered filing a petition in the probate court to resolve this issue? In Alabama, disputes over estate distribution can be settled in court.
The probate is supposed to be over just the lawyer give one beneficiary everyones paperwork and now he will not answer nobody's calls
Have you tried reaching out to the Alabama State Bar Association for assistance? They might be able to help you with your issue. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
No I have not
You might want to consider contacting the Alabama State Bar Association. They can provide guidance on how to handle this situation. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
Thank you
You're welcome! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
I got no answer when I called
I'm sorry to hear that. Can you please specify who you tried to call and what the issue is about?
Alabama bars association
What specific issue or question were you hoping to discuss with the Alabama Bar Association?
How to get my bill of sale from a different beneficiary
What is the nature of the item for which you need the bill of sale?
Utv
What is the relationship between you and the other beneficiary? In Alabama, a bill of sale for a UTV should include specific information like VIN, make, model, year, etc.
Uncle
What is the reason your uncle is not providing the bill of sale for the UTV?
Mad that my grandad didn't leave him everything
What does your grandad's will state about the distribution of his assets? In Alabama, a will is the legal document that determines who gets what.
I get the utv
What steps have you taken so far to obtain the bill of sale from your uncle?

In Alabama, if a will specifies an asset distribution, it should be followed. If not, legal action may be necessary.
I've tried contacting him my mom has tried to contact him. And the lawyer that handled it has tried to contact him
What was the response from your uncle when you and your lawyer tried to contact him?
He will not answer the phone for anyone
What was the advice given by the lawyer who handled your case?
He says he don't know what to do. I just want my bill of sale
Have you considered filing a lawsuit against your uncle for not providing the bill of sale as per your grandad's will?
Can I even though the lawyer handed it to him even if he wasn't supposed to?
Yes, you can file a lawsuit if your rights are being violated. In Alabama:

- The will's instructions should be followed.
- Legal action can be taken if they're not.
What can I do about the lawyer?
What specific issue do you have with the lawyer?
Him giving the bill of sale to my uncle when he should have given it to me
What actions did the lawyer take after realizing the mistake? In Alabama, lawyers have a duty of care and can be held accountable for negligence.
All he has done is try to call me uncle. I've told him where he works and lives
What was your uncle's response when the lawyer tried to contact him? In Alabama, if a lawyer makes a mistake, they may be liable for legal malpractice.
Won't answer
What steps have you taken against the lawyer for his negligence?
Nothing yet. Just wanna make sure I have a case before hand
What evidence do you have to prove that the lawyer was negligent in his duties?
His secretary told me he give it to him first week in June. I found out last week
What actions did the secretary take after realizing the mistake?
Nothing
What steps have you taken to document the secretary's admission of the lawyer's mistake?
It was a phone call
Did you record the phone call or have any other form of written confirmation about the secretary's admission?
No
Do you have any other witnesses or evidence that could support your claim against the lawyer's negligence?
Mother
What exactly did your mother witness regarding the lawyer's negligence?
Heard secretary admit it
What did the secretary say exactly, as heard by your mother?
That the lawyer gave the stuff to my uncle and they didn't know what to do
What steps have you taken since learning about the lawyer's mistake?
Trying to get legal advice
What is your location? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information and resources.
Blount county
What is the name of the lawyer who handled your case?
Dalton Nesmith
What specific actions did Dalton Nesmith take that you believe were negligent?
Gave * beneficiary all titles and bill of sales. Even ones that was not listed to him in will
What steps have you taken to retrieve the titles and bill of sales from the beneficiary who received them?
I have a copy of will
What specific items or assets are mentioned in the will that you should have received but haven't yet?
Bill of sale to a utv
What steps have you taken to enforce the will's instructions regarding the UTV's bill of sale?
Tried contacting lawyer but he wants his secretary to talk to is instead of him
What was the response of the secretary when you tried to communicate with her about this issue?
She don't know what to do
What was the response of the lawyer when you insisted on speaking directly to him instead of his secretary?
Idk. He won't talk to us
What steps have you taken to report the lawyer's negligence to the Alabama State Bar Association?
Us
What is the name of the court where your grandad's will was probated?
Blount county courthouse
What is the case number for your grandad's probate case at the Blount County Courthouse?
Idk. Name is Jimmy Ray LaRue
What is the full name of your uncle who has the bill of sale?
Ellie Ray LaRue
What is the current status of the UTV? Is it in your possession or with your uncle, Ellie Ray LaRue?
I have the utv but he has my bill of sale for it
What steps have you taken to get the bill of sale from your uncle, Ellie Ray LaRue?
Phone. If I go to his house it will be a fight
What steps have you taken to avoid a confrontation and peacefully retrieve the bill of sale from your uncle?
I've tried texting telling him I need it but won't respond
What steps have you taken to involve law enforcement or a mediator to help retrieve the bill of sale from your uncle?
They say since a lawyer gave it to him nothing they can do
Have you reported this issue to the Alabama State Bar Association? They can investigate potential misconduct by attorneys.
No. I've tried to call them but get no answer
What is the exact issue you want to discuss with the Alabama State Bar Association?
I told u
What specific actions or misconduct by the lawyer, Dalton Nesmith, do you want to report to the Alabama State Bar Association?
Giving probate bill of sale to wrong beneficiary
Giving probate bill of sale to wrong beneficiary
What evidence do you have to support your claim that the probate bill of sale was given to the wrong beneficiary?
Lawyer secretary
What did the lawyer's secretary specifically say or do that supports your claim?
Told me he has them
What steps have you taken since the secretary confirmed that the bill of sale was given to the wrong beneficiary?
I've told u
What is the current status of your communication with the Alabama Bar Association regarding this issue?
Nevermind.you are just repeating questions
I apologize if it seems repetitive. To clarify, have you filed a formal complaint against the lawyer with the Alabama State Bar Association?
I just talked to the lawyers secretary that handled probate. She told me that she gave the bill of sale to my uncle wife who is not even listed in the will anywhere
What state are you in? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding probate laws in your location.
Al
What is your relationship to the deceased and what is your concern regarding the bill of sale?
Grandad. Utv bill of sale I inherited
What specific issue are you facing with the UTV bill of sale that you inherited from your grandfather?
The lawyer gave my bill of sale to someone who was not an executor and not even listed anywhere in will
What actions have you taken since discovering the bill of sale was given to the wrong person?
Talk to u
What was the response of the lawyer's secretary when you raised this issue with her?
She is the one that said she give it to his wife
What was the reason given by the lawyer's secretary for handing over the bill of sale to your uncle's wife?
Laughed
What is the current location of the UTV and the bill of sale?
I have utv uncle had my bill of sale
What actions has your uncle's wife taken since receiving the bill of sale?
Idk
What is the full name of the lawyer who handled the probate? This information will help us to provide you with the most accurate advice.
Dalton Nesmith
What is your location in Alabama? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information regarding probate laws and local resources in your area.
Blount county
What actions do you want to take regarding the bill of sale that was wrongly given to your uncle's wife?
Is this a good case to sur?
What evidence do you have to prove that the bill of sale was wrongly given to your uncle's wife?
Sue?
What evidence do you have to support your claim that the bill of sale was wrongly given to your uncle's wife?
Secretary told me she give it to her
What actions has the lawyer taken after you informed him about the secretary's mistake?
Nothing
What is the current status of the probate case?
We are supposed to have our stuff but my uncle has all paperwork
What actions has your uncle taken since he received all the paperwork?
Idk
What actions do you plan to take regarding your uncle having all the paperwork?
U tell me
What is your desired outcome from this situation?
I wanna sue him
What is the reason you want to sue him?
Theft of inheritance
What evidence do you have to support your claim of theft of inheritance?
I've told you
What is the value of the UTV mentioned in the bill of sale?
Don't have a price because it's inherited
What actions has your uncle's wife taken with the bill of sale since she received it?
Idk
What actions have you taken so far to retrieve the bill of sale from your uncle's wife?
Calling
What is the full name of your uncle's wife who received the bill of sale?
Donna LaRue
What was the response when you called Donna LaRue about the bill of sale?